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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.64, 1,372.43 and 575.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.64, 1,372.43 and 575.03 is: 793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.64 : 1,372.43 = 575.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.64/1,372.43 = 575.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.64x = 1,372.43 × 575.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.64x = 789,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,181.56/994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.44

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